Dear CSJ Community,
The CSJ Board and Awards Committee are proud to announce the 2017 CSJ Award and Grant Recipients. Please join us at the CSJ Brunch and Awards Ceremony as we honor those who take on the social justice challenges facing our nation. The ceremony will be held at the ACA Conference in San Francisco, on Friday, March 17th, from 11:00A to 12:45P. Location: The Educated Palate Restaurant (within walking distance from the convention center). CSJ Past President and longtime social justice activist, Dr. Rita Chi-Ying Chung will be the Keynote Speaker. CEU’s will be available.
Limited Seating: U.S. $30.00 per person.
Purchase Tickets online: www.eventbrite.com/e/csj-brunch-tickets-32068578983
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CSJ 2017 Award Winners
1. Dr. Brande’ Flamez, Lamar University – Dr. Judy Lewis Counselors for Social Justice Award
2. Ms. Darletta Logan, The University of Akron – ‘Ohana Honors Award
3. Ms. Stacey Litam, Kent State University – Mary Smith Arnold Anti-Oppression Award
4. Dr. Shon D. Smith, University of Florida – Mary Smith Arnold Anti-Oppression Award
5. Dr. Candice Norris-Brown, Indiana Wesleyan University – Reese House Social Justice Advocate of the Year
6. Graduate Studies in Counseling, Rollins College – Outstanding Counseling Program/Agency Award
CSJ 2017 Grant Winners
1. Ms. Laura Pignato, The College of William & Mary – Equity of Student Development Through Campus-Based Affinity Groups ($250.00)
2. Mr. David Jones, Cincinnati Christian University – Interventions for Minorities Students at a Midwestern Private College to Promote Academic Success ($250.00)
3. Mr. Nicholas Grudev, University of Vermont – Empowering Students in Restorative Practices and Youth Participatory Action Research ($500.00)
Special Thanks to the 2017 CSJ Awards and Grant Committee:
Dr. Chris Briddick, South Dakota State University
Dr. Judith Justice, Indiana Wesleyan University
Dr. Valerie McGaha, Oklahoma State University
Dr. Valerie Couture, University of Central Arkansas
Ms. Teresa Doniger, Licensed Professional Counselor, Washington, D.C.